(ReM’A). Mechir Yayin [homiletical and philosophical commentary to the Book of Esther].

Estimate

$2,000–$3,000

Hammer price

$1,900

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author

ISSERLES, MOSHE

printer

Vicenzo Conti

Place

Cremona

Publication

1559

Description

FIRST EDITION.

references

Vinograd, Cremona 27.

summary

The ReM’A wrote Mechir Yayin in 1566 in the town of Shidlov (Szydlowiec) where he had fled in order to escape the plague (“ipush ha’avir”) that was ravaging Cracow. He states that his living conditions were deplorable (providing numerous examples) and, “in order to chase away my state of depression…I decided to write this commentary, for the words of Torah makes the heart rejoice.” The work demonstrates the author’s mastery in the exposition of Tanach and the depth of his understanding of Kabbalah and Maimonidean philosophy.

ff. 24. Closely shaved affecting headnotes, few marginal repairs, title laid down. Modern morocco. Sm. 4to.

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